“You don old pass this kind performance” – Emeka Ike gets dragged over video of him reacting to Olu Jacobs’ demise
Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has come under criticism on social media following a video he shared reacting to the reported death of veteran actor Olu Jacobs.
The development comes after the late veteran’s son announced that Olu Jacobs died on September 16, 2026.
In his announcement, he thanked God for his father’s life and appealed to bloggers and social media influencers to respect the family’s privacy.
Reacting to the news, Emeka Ike shared a video of himself visibly emotional and weeping uncontrollably.
In the video, the actor reportedly expressed regret that he did not get the opportunity to see Olu Jacobs before his death.
However, rather than receiving sympathy from everyone, the actor’s emotional display has attracted criticism from some social media users, with several people questioning the manner in which he reacted to the veteran’s passing.
Check out reactions below …
Juwonofficial wrote: “You record me real quick; I’m about to cry
the_lawrence wrote: “You don old pass this kind performance”
jaysi_ca_ wrote: “This one don act film”
kienge_promise wrote: “To act don master una “
official_king_c_42 wrote: “The fake love you get when you die is alarming for real”
gloria_essentials wrote; “You find am reach house he no dey”.
Watch video below …
Actor Emeka Ike broke down in tears after hearing that Olu Jacobs passed away this morning😢🕊💔 pic.twitter.com/jgVMHbjDPo
— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) September 16, 2026
